as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil a small cross made of goat bone was worn in the Middle Ages as an amulet to ward off evil

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Recent Examples of amulet These objects, often fashioned from stone, were thought to be imbued with magical properties and worn as amulets, although they were also sometimes used as impression seals. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Another decoration on the amulet is the nefer symbol, which in Egyptian means ‘good’ or ‘chosen’. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024 Embalmers used salt to dry the bodies, then wrapped them in linens, sometimes writing prayers or including protective amulets. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 9 Nov. 2024 The amulet also features depictions of two scorpions, standing head to tail—another animal that had symbolic significance in ancient Egypt. Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amulet 

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“Amulet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amulet. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

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